Fresh Start Family Show

In this episode, Wendy welcomes back Alyssa Blask Campbell, bestselling author of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions and Big Kids, Bigger Feelings, for a powerful conversation about helping older kids build emotional strength, navigate boundaries, and move through big feelings with support.

Alyssa shares why middle childhood is often overlooked, even though elementary-age kids are still developing major emotional regulation skills. Together, Wendy and Alyssa talk about why parents don’t need to fix every hard feeling, how co-regulation still matters as kids grow, and why strong boundaries help children feel safe when they’re offered with calm, clarity, and respect.

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In this powerful episode, Wendy welcomes Pastor Zach Lambert, author of Better Ways to Read the Bible, for a hopeful and honest conversation about engaging with scripture in ways that bring life, not fear.

Zach shares how many people have experienced harm through rigid or fear-based interpretations of the Bible, and how a healthier, more Christ-centered approach can help families rebuild trust, deepen faith, and raise kids in a faith they don’t have to heal from later.

Together, Wendy and Zach explore why questions and doubts aren’t threats to faith, how harmful biblical interpretations often reveal themselves through bad fruit, and why parents can feel empowered to read scripture with humility, courage, and compassion.

This conversation is a beautiful invitation for parents who want their homes, churches, and faith communities to reflect the way of Jesus, rooted in love, justice, gentleness, and flourishing for all people.

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What if the key to helping your teen make safer, more thoughtful choices around sex… wasn’t control, silence, or fear?

But connection, honesty, and real education?

In this powerful and refreshingly honest conversation, Wendy's joined by sex educator Kimberly Wolf to talk about how we can guide our kids through one of the most misunderstood (and often avoided) topics in parenting, without shame, awkwardness, or panic.

They dive into what kids are actually being exposed to these days (it’s a lot), why avoiding the conversation can backfire in big ways, and how simple, everyday moments can become opportunities to build trust, safety, and confidence in your child.

You’ll learn why kids who receive clear, respectful, fact-based education are actually more likely to delay sexual activity, and how to become the safe place your child turns to when it matters most.

This episode is honest, eye-opening, and incredibly empowering, no matter what your background or belief system is.

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How do we raise kids who care deeply, speak up with courage, and take meaningful action in the world?

In this important and timely conversation, Wendy sits down with Dr. Shelby Kretz, founder of Little Justice Leaders, to explore how parents can nurture empathy, awareness, and advocacy in their children, without fear, shame, or overwhelm.

Shelby breaks down what it really means to raise a “justice leader,” starting with everyday moments at home. From navigating tricky conversations about language and bias to helping kids understand history in an honest, age-appropriate way, this episode is packed with practical guidance and hope.

Together, they talk about how to approach hard topics with curiosity instead of judgment, why kids are more capable than we think, and how small, consistent conversations can shape a more compassionate next generation.

If you’ve ever wondered how to talk to your kids about fairness, inclusion, or standing up for others, this episode will leave you feeling grounded, empowered, and ready to lead.

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Why do we keep repeating the same painful patterns… even when we know better?

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Wendy sits down with somatic practitioner and author Lauren Duke to unpack the truth behind repetition compulsion, the unconscious pull that keeps us stuck in familiar cycles of pain, conflict, and disconnection.

Lauren shares the extraordinary story of walking across Spain on the Camino de Santiago with her family, a bold, healing journey that helped her finally interrupt lifelong patterns of avoidance, reactivity, and emotional pain.

Together, they explore how our nervous systems are wired to repeat what hasn’t been resolved, how awareness creates the opportunity for change, and why real healing often begins when we’re willing to look in the mirror and take responsibility for our part.

This episode will challenge you, empower you, and remind you that even the deepest family wounds can be transformed.

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